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Dalsen Family History

Dalsen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dalen, Dolsen, Allen, Halse, Dale, Olsen, Dalton, Elsen, Dolen, Alden

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Where is the Dalsen family from?

You can see how Dalsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dalsen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dalsen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dalsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dalsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalsen. 34% of Dalsen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dalsen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dalsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Dalsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalsen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 105 immigration records available for the last name Dalsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Dalsen. For the veterans among your Dalsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Dalsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dalsen in 1971 was 79, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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